He does not come across as an any kind of ironist here. In context, do any of these quotations reverse their meaning?

It has been a long long time since I read Murakami (Hard-boiled Wonderland…), but I remember enough to know that if I picked out favorites quotes they would involve unicorn skulls and a fine description of vigorous eating.

I panicked until I saw 'so far.' I'm getting my copy of the book from the library and will have a post up on the 30th for the read-a-long. I'm looking forward to it. It's been too long since I read Murakami. I may even give 1Q84 another go for the TBR Double Dog Dare.

I think my son has made off with my copy of Norwegian Wood. Not sure. I guess I'll find out, soon enough, since I'm unloading books. I've got my Murikami books on a “Tales from Other Lands” shelf. I was definitely not meant to be a librarian.